Crucial Reggae Sundays returns to the historic Bandshell at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park with free, family‑friendly reggae every Sunday from 4:20 to 7:30 pm, running through mid‑November. Produced by Illuminate LIVE in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the series is hosted by resident selectors Irie Dole (Jah Warrior Shelter Hi‑Fi), Guidance (Infinite Guidance Sound/Nice Up Radio), and DJ Sep (Dub Mission), with special guest live performances and DJ sets each week. The Bandshell is located at 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118.
August 2025 Schedule
Aug 3: Skadanks (NYC Progressive Roots Band, live) + special guest DJ King I‑Vier
Aug 10: No show (see you next week)
Aug 17: DJ Shortkut (Beat Junkies / ISP / 45 Sessions) with DJ Irie Dole
Aug 24: Residents Day with Irie Dole, Guidance, and DJ Sep
Aug 31: Irie Rockerz (Northern Cali Powerhouse Band, live) with DJ Guidance
Upcoming highlights include Lot 49 on September 14 and the Dub‑Stuy Showcase with Q‑Mastah, Edica+, and Jonny Go Figure on September 28.
Crucial Reggae Sundays is part of Illuminate’s broader free music program at the Bandshell, which presents more than 125 concerts this year on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—plus select Saturdays—through mid‑November. Over the past four years, Illuminate LIVE has transformed the 125‑year‑old Bandshell into a beloved destination for diverse sounds and legendary sets, with more than 600 free shows drawing nearly one million music lovers to the Music Concourse.
Admission: Free and all ages
Time: Sundays, 4:20–7:30 pm
Location: Golden Gate Park Bandshell / Music Concourse, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA 94118
RSVP: Facebook Event — https://www.facebook.com/events/1095139195634094/1095981615549852/
Tickets/Info: Eventbrite — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crucial-reggae-sundays-free-weekly-reggae-…
More: https://www.illuminate.org
